2026 Midterm Elections Archives - Harvard Political Review

Fishing for a Senate Seat in Alaska

Caleb Masshardt - November 1, 2026

Whether Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s brand of fish-focused local politics succeeds in November will reveal how individual candidates can distinguish themselves from national party platforms.

Georgia’s Next Split Decision

Connor Khoury - November 1, 2026

Georgia’s results may once again give both parties a victory without giving either the full endorsement it hoped for.

Mayhem in the Montana Senate Race

Jack Lippy - November 1, 2026

The Montana Senate race, though often overlooked in current discussions over midterms, offers an interesting case study of a three-way contest.

A Blue Wave in Texas?

Sarita Popat - November 1, 2026

It has been 33 years since a Democrat represented the state of Texas in the U.S. Senate. Is that about to change?

U.S. Midterms 2026: The Saga of the Senate

Nate Iyer - November 1, 2026

The HPR has covered some of the most consequential contests this midterm cycle in an effort to assess the state of U.S. politics in 2026.

In Maine, Democrats Repeat the 2024 Strategy Yet Again

David Xiong - November 1, 2026

By repeating their blunders from 2024, Democrats in Maine have paved the way for a fifth term for Sen. Susan Collins.

The Scramble for Swing Votes in Michigan

Saniya Yamin - November 1, 2026

In the swing state of Michigan, winning the Senate race hinges on constructing an identity distinct from national party personas.